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Valdez, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County
Valdez, AK
At a Glance
How Valdez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valdez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Valdez a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Valdez residents earn a median household income of $97,067 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,754. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valdez is $312,400 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,998. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Valdez reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,048/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Valdez hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valdez has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.